Over the last 50 years, major breakdowns in yellow rust resistance have occurred relatively frequently in cycles of about five to 10 years. And when new pathogen variants arrive, they can spread rapidly...
Over the last 50 years, major breakdowns in yellow rust resistance have occurred relatively frequently in cycles of about five to 10 years. And when new pathogen variants arrive, they can spread rapidly...
Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.
Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning